BUFFALO, N.Y. - Rex Ryan is a finalist for the Buffalo Bills head coaching job after landing a second interview with the team on Saturday night, a person familiar with the meeting confirmed to The Associated Press.The person added the interview with the former New York Jets coach began the second phase of the Bills search process. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team has not revealed details of its search to replace Doug Marrone, who stepped down abruptly on Dec. 31.ESPN.com first reported the development earlier in the evening.Without revealing who or how many, the person said the team intends to have second interviews with other candidates before making a decision on who to hire.The Bills interviewed 12 candidates over the past eight days in a process that concluded on Saturday, when Detroit Lions defensive co-ordinator Teryl Austin met with the team.Two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Shanahan, Bills defensive co-ordinator Jim Schwartz and Cincinnati Bengals offensive co-ordinator Hue Jackson were among those who also interviewed for the job.Ryan is very familiar with the Bills after spending the past six seasons coaching their AFC East rival. He had a 50-52 record, including 4-2 in the playoffs, with the Jets before being fired along with general manager John Idzik following a 4-12 finish.Ryans background is on defence, which also happens to be the Bills strength. Buffalos defence finished fourth in the NFL in yards allowed last season and produced three Pro Bowl linemen.Ryans challenge in Buffalo would be similar to the one he had in New York in providing a spark to a sputtering offence. The Jets finished 22nd in yards last season — four spots ahead of Buffalo.Quarterbacks were concerns for both teams, and involving two players selected in the 2013 draft.The Jets faltered behind second-year starter Geno Smith, who was eventually benched and replaced by Michael Vick.In Buffalo, second-year starter EJ Manuel was benched after four games and replaced by 10-year journeyman Kyle Orton, who has since announced his intention to retire.The Bills finished 9-7 to match their best record in a decade, but missed the playoffs to extend the NFLs longest active drought to 15 seasons.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Jim Kelly Jersey .com) - The Carolina Hurricanes hope to remain perfect at home in January on Friday night as they welcome the Vancouver Canucks to PNC Arena. Jerry Hughes Jersey . Every once in awhile, it seems like life lets dreams become real - and that is a gift. http://www.officialbuffalobillsfootball....m-jersey-womens. Algeria led 3-0 at halftime, but withstood a stronger South Korean second half performance to claim its first World Cup win since 1982 and move into second place in Group H with one match left to play. Defeat for South Korea means it must now beat already-qualified Belgium to stand a chance of progressing to the knockout stages. John Miller Jersey . Mako Vunipola was promoted from the reserves, with Matt Mullan called up to the bench on Thursday. "It is important that Joe is with his partner at this exciting time," England coach Stuart Lancaster said. Ryan Groy Jersey . -- Adrian Peterson takes a look around the league and sees big money flying everywhere.With John Tavares second period knee injury against the Latvians Wednesday, he wasnt just lost for the rest of the Olympics, but also the rest of the NHL season. The blow for the New York Islanders was softened a little by the fact their season is already all but over, sitting 12 points out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 22-30-8 record. But imagine if the Islanders were in playoff contention, losing one of the best players in the league. Islanders general manager Garth Snow was none too happy about losing his superstar centre at an international competition. Speaking to Newsday on Thursday, Snow chastised the IIHF and IOC for wanting all the benefits of NHLers for nothing in return and even suggesting the organizations reimburse Islanders season ticket holders. Tavares injury, and Snows subsequent reaction – a sentiment likely shared by GMs around the NHL – may be enough for the league to halt their participation in the Olympics. In light of this and other injuries suffered in Sochi, is it time for the NHL to stop sending their players to the Winter Olympics? The 23-year-old Canadians season isnt the only casualty of the Winter Games, as the Florida Panthers have lost promising rookie Alexander Barkov to a knee injury playing for Finland, and veteran forward TThomas Kopecky to a concussion playing for Slovakia.dddddddddddd And while Pavel Datsyuk played in every Russian game at the Olympics, an argument could be made that were it not for the Olympics in his home country, the 35-year-old would be resting his troublesome knee ahead of the Detroit Red Wings playoff push. The solution could come in the reincarnation of the World Cup of Hockey, to be played in late summer before the NHL season begins. While injuries would be as unavoidable then as they are now in the Olympics, players would be coming in fresher and would have more time to heal before training camps open in the fall. Theres nothing quite as momentous as playing for your country in the Olympics, as Steven Stamkos showed doing everything he could to get healthy in time for this years tournament, but a World Cup could be a compromise that keeps every party involved relatively happy. And for hockey nuts worried about the void if the NHL pulls out of the Olympics, ideas such as making the World Juniors, an increasingly popular tournament around the world, an Olympic event every fourth year may be enough to appease them. Should the NHL stop sending their players to the Winter Olympics? Youve heard what weve had to say, now its your turn. As always, its Your! Call. 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